Sweden’s Own Ilir Latifi Headed To UFC Fight Night 53

Sweden’s own Ilir Latifi will welcome Jan Blachowicz to the Octagon this October at UFC Fight Night 53. Officials announced the bout recently.

Set for October 4 from Stockholm, Sweden, the card is scheduled to air on UFC Fight Pass here in the U.S. No main event has been confirmed.

Latifi (9-3) stepped in on just days notice to face Gegard Mousasi last April, falling via decision. He has won his last two, defeating Chris Dempsey and Cyrille Diabate.

Blachowicz (17-3) enters the Octagon on the heels of a five-fight win streak. The Poland-born fighter hasn’t competed since early in 2013, but holds career victories over notables Houston Alexander, Goran Reljic and Sokoudjou.